Daffy 105 Posted July 19, 2016 I bought a Wilton model, 96b183. I wasn't satisfied with the hands, so I ordered a set off another model that uses the same movement. Anyone with tips on how to open up this thing and take out the movement? Thanks in advance! D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted July 19, 2016 I guess that's a no then ! Whats wrong with the hands ? Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted July 19, 2016 No lume, and all hands including subdials are black. It looks like this: So I ordered the lume hands, blue second hand, and two sets of the subdial hands off this one: I ordered two subdial sets in the hopes that I can replace the subdials with all blue hands... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted July 19, 2016 Sub @ 6 is gonna look odd with that handset ... Surely ? Sub @ 12 gonna look odd too ... Movement is the same though . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted July 19, 2016 I'd like to see the movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted July 27, 2016 Sub @ 6 is gonna look odd with that handset ... Surely ? Sub @ 12 gonna look odd too ... Movement is the same though . Here's the finished product, new blue subdial and second hands, and new hour and minutes with lume: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,392 Posted July 27, 2016 that looks fucking stunning man you must be chuffed to bits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted July 27, 2016 I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I had no idea if the hands would be the proper size. I took a shot in the dark with a set that looked to be from the same movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piccolo 674 Posted July 27, 2016 That works really well - nice one! That strap looks nice too... Congrats and hope you're enjoying it more now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph Deux 0 Posted July 27, 2016 Here's the finished product, new blue subdial and second hands, and new hour and minutes with lume: Brilliant! How much for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerAnt 0 Posted July 27, 2016 Nicely done! I wouldn't have thought the changes would have such an impact - completely elevates the watch though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted July 27, 2016 Here's the finished product, new blue subdial and second hands, and new hour and minutes with lume: Brilliant! How much for it? This model runs around $200 street price. The new hands were right at $45 for all of them straight from Bulova. $25 to have them put on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted July 27, 2016 A very nice improvement, and a one of !! Dal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted July 27, 2016 Lovely bud. A nice variation would be to leave the original black hour and minute hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey_Business 0 Posted July 28, 2016 Lovely bud. A nice variation would be to leave the original black hour and minute hands. I think so too - But OP wanted lumed hands Looks nice - You gambled, and won it seems.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kernow 33 Posted July 28, 2016 Great change. Really sets the watch off. Congratulations:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted July 28, 2016 Looks great you must be chuffed:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted July 28, 2016 Perfection! Did the hands fit perfectly or was it a struggle getting them on the posts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted July 28, 2016 Looks very nice. To think that this idea was doubted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted July 28, 2016 Perfection! Did the hands fit perfectly or was it a struggle getting them on the posts? I have no idea, since it was a watchmaker doing the work. I dropped it off in the afternoon, and got a call the next morning that it was ready to pick up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted July 28, 2016 Very nice! It took the watch to a higher level! How about a lume shot then? Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted July 28, 2016 Perfection! Did the hands fit perfectly or was it a struggle getting them on the posts? I have no idea, since it was a watchmaker doing the work. I dropped it off in the afternoon, and got a call the next morning that it was ready to pick up. Smart decision! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
